A Kin House summer wedding captured on 35mm Film & Digital
If you know Kin House in the Cotswolds, then you know. You know the quiet luxury of the aesthetic, the stunning and stylish cosy interiors (by Barlow and Barlow), the freestanding baths, the iconic shell grotto (by artist Mel Campion) and the overall magnificence and versatility of the spaces. Gemma and Oliver knew it too as soon as they set foot on the site, they knew they’d found the one. I had followed Kin House and manifested a wonderful couple who would share the appreciation with me.
G&O celebrated their marriage in the summer and married in the light filled Garden House. Florals (by Queen of the Meadow) lined the aisle and after the morning prep and fun (not to mention insane scotch eggs and salad) in the glam room, G slinked her way into her Suzanne Neville gown, ready to meet O who opted for a classic black tuxedo which is a choice that never ages.
Capturing the wedding all day on 35mm film photography as well as super fast digital was a joy and so fitting for the location and complimentary of the colour scheme. G&O didn’t want an intense approach to the photography which fits my relaxed style perfectly. They were happy for me to step in at intervals during the day and evening to capture some of those special moments but preferred a hands-off vibe with candids and documentary photography as the priority.
G&O danced their way out of the ceremony while guests belted out Bon Jovi lyrics and through their confetti aisle, to drinks on the back terrace. Aperol spritz flowed freely and while the guests were taking their seats in Kilvert Hall for the wedding breakfast, G&O and I snatched some photos on the main drive with O’s beautiful black Porsche as a perfect prop.
Uptown Music were incredible and brought all the vibes, starting with moving guests from the Hall, out onto the terrace for sun-downers and then onto the dance floor. The iconic black and white checkerboard dance floor is ultra glam and the low lights and cocktails encouraged everyone to let loose. In all the fun, I managed to get G&O into the shell grotto for a few moments before a final dance with everyone before heading off. But they day would not have been possible to capture in its entirety without the help of Josie, owner of Folk and Film who was an amazing second shooter and super talented Roo of Roo Films.
I spend most of my spring and summer as a wedding photographer in the Cotswolds, Somerset, Dorset Hampshire and Surrey. My style is modern classic, capturing candid moments and stylish editorial portrait photography with my couples. I shoot high quality digital images as well as 35mm film photography and cover Europe and Destination Weddings. My passport is always close at hand. Dates for 2026 are almost full and I’m booking for 2027 weddings (but not beyond).
